Ice Pick
Also known as Arizona Stingers
The Ice Pick is a light vodka spirit-forward cocktail, sweet and bitter on the palate. Built and served in a highball glass. Also known as the Arizona Stingers.
- 2 min
- Highball glass
- Built
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 96 out of 100
- Bitter
- 66 out of 100
- Boozy
- 24 out of 100
How to make an Ice Pick
To make an Ice Pick, build over ice in a highball glass: 1½ oz vodka and 6 oz iced tea. Garnish with lemon juice.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- 2
Pour in vodka and iced tea.
- 3
Stir briefly to mix.
- 4
Garnish with a lemon juice wheel.
Why build it in the glass? Vodka and iced tea only need a gentle stir, so there's no shaker to wash.
Ice Pick questions
What does an Ice Pick taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and bitter. It's a light drink at about 7% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in an Ice Pick?
About 7% ABV after mixing with ice, closer to a beer or glass of wine.
Is an Arizona Stingers the same as an Ice Pick?
Yes. Arizona Stingers is another name for the Ice Pick; the recipe on this page covers both.
What glass do you serve an Ice Pick in?
A highball glass.